Otherwise take some time to volunteer for Habitat For Humanity.  

@Michael ZackJust a thought Mike, it might be worth your while to just ask around on craigslist and see if any local contractors are looking for some help part time, or even try to get involved on a habitat for humanity project or something of that nature.

We found a dishwasher at our local Restore/Habitat For Humanity warehouse -it still had the plastic lining on it and is still being sold in stores for over $800 but we paid $150.

I volunteer for Habitat women’s Build and that’s what we use.

They do not care about water preservation, population water needs, or improved wildlife habitat.3.  

Most of the new properties are build by habitat for humanity and I think they mostly build on city owned lots so I dont know if who you would be able to retail to

I may qualify for habitat for humanity but I don’t know if it’s worth it.

If you are more interested in learning the skills yourself, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is a great way to learn skills under the direction of experienced contractors while giving back to the community (and it would be free education for you).  

. $500 Purchased at discount builder supply stores (Habitat for Humanity REstore, Seconds and Surplus, ShoptheBoss.com) All this stuff was brand new in the box. 4 brushed-nickel ceiling fans/lights -- $160 vs. $400ish2 brushed-nickel vanity lights -- $40 vs. $100ish4 24"x96" granite slabs -- $400 vs. $1,500ishUndermount sink $150 vs. $250ish660 sq. feet of handscraped engineered floating wood floor -- $660 vs. $2,000+40 sq. feet of glass mosaic backsplash -- $40 vs. $320ishCeramic tile for master bath -- free (I used some the people who sold us our house had left in the garage) vs. $200ish1,000 sq ft of FHA-compliant carpet installed with pad -- $1,100 vs. $2,000ish

This is an issue for non-profits providing housing to marginal buyers, it's why Habitat For Humanity requires sweat equity to be earned, why others do lease periods with savings required over a "testing" period.